Documented analysis. Written reports. Defensible conclusions.
TRAQ-qualified evaluations for real-estate transactions, insurance claims, HOA disputes, and pre-construction planning.
When a hunch isn't enough.
Most tree concerns can be resolved with a phone call and a site visit. But sometimes — for a real-estate closing, an insurance claim, a neighbor dispute, or a planning department review — you need documentation. Something that an adjuster, attorney, or HOA board can read and rely on.
That's where a formal Tree Risk Assessment comes in. Our lead arborist is TRAQ-qualified (the ISA's Tree Risk Assessment Qualification), which means every report follows the same defensible framework used by municipal forestry departments and expert witnesses. The observations, the photos, the standards we cite — everything's there.
It's slow, careful work, and we're upfront that it costs more than a typical estimate. What you get back is something you can hand off without explaining.
When folks call us for an assessment.
Some of these are predictable (closings, claims). Others — like construction impact reviews — get overlooked until it's too late.
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Tree Risk Assessment (TRAQ)
Our lead arborist holds the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification — the industry standard credential for documented risk analysis.
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Real-estate transactions
Pre-purchase tree inventories and risk reports for buyers and sellers. Useful when a property has mature trees that affect title, insurance, or future development.
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HOA & dispute documentation
Independent third-party reports for neighbor disputes, HOA decisions, and insurance claims. Photos, measurements, ANSI references — all properly footnoted.
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Storm-damage evaluations
Post-event assessments that distinguish cosmetic damage from structural failure risk. Insurance adjusters take our reports seriously because we cite our work.
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Construction impact reviews
Before a builder breaks ground near mature trees, we evaluate grading, root-zone disturbance, and which trees will survive the project.
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Annual inventories
For commercial properties, schools, parks, and large estates — a documented baseline you can update each year and reference when something fails.
Risk Assessment — FAQs
What's actually in a risk assessment report?
Each tree gets photographed, measured (DBH, height, crown spread), assessed for visible defects, and assigned a risk rating using the ISA's TRAQ framework. You get a written document with site map, observations, recommended actions, and a timeline for follow-up. Usually 8–20 pages depending on scope.
How much does this cost?
Most single-tree assessments run $250–$500. Multi-tree inventories and TRAQ-grade reports for legal purposes are quoted by scope — typically $400–$1,500. We'll credit the assessment fee toward any tree work you decide to schedule with us.
Will my insurance company accept your report?
In our experience, yes. ISA-credentialed reports are the documentation standard for tree-related claims. We've worked with State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, and several local independents. If your carrier has specific report requirements, share them and we'll match the format.
Should I get an assessment before a storm or after?
Both have value. A baseline assessment before storm season identifies high-risk trees you can mitigate ahead of time. A post-event assessment documents what happened and whether previously-healthy trees are now compromised. Most clients do a baseline every 3–5 years.